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I was told by my neurologist, that my ms is now too weak (withered away) to attack..
I am 56yrs old female with ms since 13 yrs, on copaxone daily injection since 6 yrs, and no attacks at all.
So, his theory is that at my age with such ms history, ms has withered away.. therefore, he might suggest stopping copaxone, only after seeing a new mri for spine and neck..

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absolutely! Google MS burns itslef out after about 25 years... The worst damage is done during the first 5 years of progressive disease, then it gets weaker and weaker... just like any other auto immune disease by the way... but this is very hidden info as there's just too much money involved to let people know that medication will not help in any way but that some day, the disease will have run its course...

lovebug; not the first five years, but the first PROGRESSIVE years of MS... 75% of the damage is done during those years, it does continue a little later, but it gets less and less agressive... research that, you ll see, same applies for RA, Behcet etc... That means if during the progressive phase, you do not end up in a wheelchair in the first five years, chances are you will never need one...

Paul there are many articles about that on the internet... However it may take up to 25 years... just like many other auto immune diseases... One simple explanation could be that as we age the immune system becomes weaker, so the inflammation stops...

You know, one part of me thinks...hmmmmm?? but perhaps this really is a reality in some people with MS. I do have a distant relative (not blood relation) who this happened to. She was extremely disabled during her 30's, so much so her family thought she might not make it to 50. Then she stabilised in her late 40's and now she is late 60's, doing ok, swimming a little each day. But perhaps the damage incurred in the first 5 years of progression was negligable for her and she had a mild disease course once she reached 50.
Unfortunately for so many others this is not the case but it is good to think of the positive from time to time!

I am on my second neuro and neither one has been comfortable specifying what type of MS I have; both have outstanding reps from top hospitals.

I have been following the Wahls program since March 1. My only disability is really walking (or lack thereof). No improvement yet; but my thought is it took nine years to get to this point, so it might take a while to walk again.

Just wanted to add that I do agree, with this disease everyone is different.

Prior to 2001 I was convinced I was misdiagnosed but the MRIs and other earlier tests showed MS. My problem was I was in a very stressful job...add graduate school and a bad diet and there you go!!!

I do believe it can be reversed. I'm reading a really good book "Power Up Your Brain". Recommended by The Healing Coach (I think I signed up for her email newsletter on the Terry Wahls website). It talks about how mindset, etc. can have a physical influence on your brain. A good read!

I stopped driving around then and started using a scooter outside the house. Now I can walk around the house somewhat for a short time or with a walker. Do need the chair at different times (depends on weather, etc.)

I exercise in a recliner I usually sit in during the day. Problem is we're in a tri-level and in this market...should have sold way back. Oh, hindsight...!

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